Here is a great tasting chocolate chip fudge recipe that's as easy as pie to make. Whip up a batch of this chocolate fudge when you need to make a quick dessert.

2 (6 oz.) packages semisweet chocolate chips

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1 (6 oz.) package milk chocolate chips

1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk (do not use evaporated milk)

1/2 to 1 cup nuts, chopped

1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Line an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan with wax paper.

In a heavy saucepan, cook chocolate chips and milk over low heat until thoroughly melted. Remove pan from heat. Stir in the nuts and the vanilla. Spread fudge pan and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours, or until firm.

Kids especially love this marshmallow fudge and this recipe can be a delicious treat to make on a weekend or for a bake sale.

2 1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup evaporated milk

2 cups miniature marshmallows

1/4 cup butter

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup chocolate chips

1 cup pecans, chopped (optional)

1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.

In a 3-quart saucepan, combine the sugar, milk, marshmallows, butter and salt. Cook over low heat - stirring constantly - until the mixture bubbles. Reduce the heat to a low setting and cook for another 5 minutes until the marshmallows are melted; stir constantly. Remove pan from heat.

Stir in the chocolate chips, pecans and vanilla. Cook and stir until the chocolate chips are melted and all is well blended.

Pour fudge mixture into baking pan. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, or until firm. Cut into Squares before serving.

=> Chocolate Mint Fudge Recipe: Irresistible Chocolate Mint Fudge

This is a great fudge recipe to make for the holidays. Since this recipe involves layering of fudge, you might want to cook the chocolate layer in 2 separate batches instead of one batch (which might cool down too much for easy use).

1 (12 oz.) package semisweet chocolate chips

1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk (do not use evaporated milk)

6 oz. white chocolate

2 teaspoon vanilla

1 tablespoon peppermint extract

Green food coloring

Directions

Line wax paper in an 8x8-inch baking pan.

In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of milk and the chocolate chips; stir over low heat until melted. Stir in the vanilla. Pour 1/2 of the mixture into the prepared baking pan and let cool for 10 minutes.

In another saucepan, cook the white chocolate and remaining milk over low heat until chocolate is melted. Stir in the peppermint and green food coloring. Spread into baking pan over first layer. Let cool 10 minutes.

Through the years, people have been used to using herbal medicine to aid them cure their illnesses and diseases and the Chinese have proven for thousands of years now that herbal medicine mostly answers all our problems with regards to our health. And right now, they have found that pumpkin for diabetes, which is one of the most killing diseases in the whole world, is related to help cure the disease.

Aside from the fact that bitter melon could help people with diabetes deal with their disease and help cure them, pumpkin is one addition to those herbal or natural ways to cure it. And there are now products of pumpkin for diabetes that people could enjoy to help them deal with it.

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Findings In 2007

Last July 2007, Asian pumpkin has been found out to cure diabetes by a research conducted in China though they first implemented the method of introducing the pumpkin to rats. So it is therefore only early to conclude that pumpkin could work for humans who have diabetes but more and more people believe that pumpkin could really help cure the disease.

According to the research, pumpkin extract help protect the pancreatic cells especially of those people who are suffering from Type 1 diabetes. And though their findings, it may help it that the people who have Type 1 diabetes be protected thus preventing further damages when they take in pumpkin extracts.

And the researchers also found out that the pumpkin extract may help save some people but not all, and they are just thinking that it would greatly play part on those insulin-making pancreatic cells or help revive diabetes-damaged pancreatic cells. However, what they also found out is that those rats that are non-diabetic were not fully affected by those pumpkin extracts and they are just hopefully praying that this discovery would work for humans.

Treats To Fight Diabetes

But right now, even if it is too early to conclude that pumpkins would work for humans with diabetes, many people and organizations are now introducing pumpkin for those people with diabetes. Of course, pumpkins do not need further introduction but they are thinking that they would work for humans as well.

If you are interested for certain recipes that involve pumpkins for diabetic patients, the website, http://www.prevention.com are featuring numerous pumpkin recipes like pies, puddings, and other deserts that are thought to be good for diabetic patients. So if you would like to know more about these wonderful, yummy recipes, log on now and see for yourself if they work.

Pumpkin and Diabetes - From Rats to Pies

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Put dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix together. Add the shortening and work through with tips of fingers or fork. Add milk, small amounts at a time, until you have a batter that can be dropped from a spoon without spreading.

Alaskan salmon is a nutrient rich food filled with antioxidants and essential vitamins. It contains high concentrations of Omega 3 oils which reduce the risk of coronary diseases and contribute to a healthy lifestyle. There are many ways to prepare salmon; you can use cedar planks for grilling, giving the salmon a smoky wood flavor, you can bake and broil salmon, and you can even enjoy it raw, sashimi style.

Perhaps one of the more traditional methods of cooking salmon is using your trusty oven. Here we will present you with a few tips and suggestions on how to cook salmon in the oven. Though it may not sound as exotic as cedar plank salmon, using the oven can actually be quite versatile.

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Baked salmon recipes abound. In fact, baked salmon is incredibly healthy and easy to prepare. One of the simpler and healthier versions of baked salmon involves seasoning the fish with a dash of salt and pepper, adding a squeeze of lemon, and wrapping the whole thing up in foil. Chefs call this method of cooking en papillote. Of course, you're just learning how to cook salmon in the oven, so you may want to keep it more simple. For variations, try adding garlic, olive oil and some freshly chopped parsley into the mix. Again, bake in foil for about 45 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Another method involves using a shallow baking pan or casserole dish with vegetables and a smattering of liquid such as white wine to keep the fish tender.

Salmon wrapped in filo pastry and seasoned with a spoonful of thick, Dijon mustard and salt and pepper makes a great appetizer. Additionally, you could experiment with salmon pies or salmon patty recipes.

Incorporating baked salmon into your diet is a great way to get healthy. Remember, eating fish often will discourage the development of chronic diseases and improve mental functioning. Now you've got the basics of how to cook salmon in the oven down. Fire it up and get cooking!

My mother's parents were English and many of the meals she fixed for us reflected this heritage. Christmas dinner was always roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. Dessert was always plum pudding with warm sauce. There are many recipes for plum pudding and all are labor intensive. Mom made plum pudding from scratch a few times, but it was so much work she finally bought Crosse and Blackwell pudding imported from England.

The plum pudding was served with warm vanilla or rum sauce. I did not like the rich pudding, so I only ate a spoonful. But I could have eaten an entire bowl of sauce. Mom also served apple pie with warm vanilla sauce. The combination of warm sauce and fresh pie from the oven was heavenly. With a couple of changes the vanilla sauce recipe becomes rum sauce or rum-raisin sauce.

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I have lightened the recipe by using Splenda Blend for Baking instead of sugar and elminating the half cup of butter in the original recipe. However, I have added a tablespoon of butter for flavor. Warm vanilla and rum sauce turn simple cakes -- vanilla, apple, and spice -- into special desserts. Top frozen waffles with vanilla ice cream and sauce and you have one of the best desserts on the planet. Garnish with a twist of orange peel and fresh mint to make your holiday desserts more festive.

WARM VANILLA SAUCE

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup Splenda Blend for Baking

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon light salt

2 cups hot water

1 tablespoon butter (no substitutions)

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

dash of freshly grated nutmeg

METHOD

Combine the Splenda Blend for Baking, cornstarch, and salt in a small saucepan. Whisk in hot water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce has thickened. Remove from heat. Add vanilla extract and nutmeg. Makes 8 servings.

WARM RUM SAUCE

Omit the vanilla and nutmeg. Make the sauce and remove from heat. Add 2 teaspoons of rum extract.

WARM RUM-RAISIN SAUCE

Omit the vanilla and nutmeg. Add 1/4 cup raisins to the sauce and cook until thickened. Remove from heat and add 2 teaspoons of rum extract.

Harriet Hodgson has been a freelance nonfiction writer for 28 years. She is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists and the Association for Death Education and Counseling. Before she became a health writer Hodgson was a food writer for the former "Rochester Magazine" in her home town of Rochester, MN. Her 24th book, "Smiling Through Your Tears: Anticipating Grief," written with Lois Krahn, MD, is available from http://www.amazon.com. A five-star review of the book is posted on Amazon. Another revies is posted on the American Hospice Foundation Website under the "School Corner" heading.

Every year, the same old' pie and same old' recipe gets a little old. Why not try beautifying your tried and true pierecipes with some easy pie decorations? By saving a small amount of dough, you can create one of a kind pie masterpieces. These simple options provide awe-inspiring additions to your traditional pies.

1. Using the cookie cutter approach allows you to make clever themed designs with the dough.

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Great ideas for easy pie decorations:

Christmas cookie cutter for the holidays

letters for a message or

apples on an apple pie.

cover an apple pie in stars and stripes for the Fourth of July

After rolling out your pie dough, take the extra overhanging pieces of dough and roll them into a ball . These are the pieces that are often to large for your lower pie crust and place them in the freezer. Follow the subsequent steps of your recipe and just before you add the pie to the oven, grab your extraneous dough.

Roll the extra dough out at the same consistency of your pie crust and take your themed cookie cutter and stamp away. Be sure to flour the surface frequently, as this will prevent your pieces from sticking. If you don't have a cookie cutter, take a small knife and cut stars, leaves or candy canes. Place your dough pieces around the edge of the pie in a decorative fashion. On fruit pies, I prefer to place the shapes overlapping to form a decorative faux lattice work.

2. Braiding is a perfect easy pie design. Like before, take your leftover dough and roll it into a rectangle. Cut the dough into half inch strips (I prefer using a pizza cutter). Take the long strips and braid them gently. If the pie crust gets to warm and starts to break, put it back in the freezer for 15 minutes.
When you get to the end of a section, grab three more strips and incorporate into the original three by smooching them in. Keep braiding until you have a braid long enough to go around the edge of the pie. Press firmly on the edge of your pie.

3. The fold around method gives you a geometric design centered around an open hole in the middle and is ideal for fruit pies. Most easy pie dough recipes will give you enough for a top and bottom crust, so when it tells you to divide them into two discs, just keep them as one.

Roll out the full dough recipe and cut it into a circle 3 inches longer than your pie plate. Add the large dough circle to your pie plate and fill. Fold one side of the dough in and keep folding along to the left of the first fold. The dough will over lap on itself and create a hole in the center.

Easy Pie Decorations That Impress

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Here is the classic Jello pierecipe that makes a lovely presentation for any occasion. You can use practically any flavor of gelatin and fruit to create a rainbow of fruity goodness.

2/3 cup boiling water

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1 package Jell-O brand gelatin (any flavor)

1/2 cup cold water

1/2 cup ice cubes

2 containers Cool Whip

1 ready made pie crust

Directions

Pour gelatin mix into a large bowl. Bring water to a boil. Pour hot water over gelatin until completely dissolved. In a separate bowl, mix together the cold water and the ice cubes to make one cup. Combine cold water with the gelatin mixture and stir until all the ice melts.

Stir in one container of the whipped topping and beat with a wire whisk until mixture is nice and smooth. Refrigerate the gelatin for 15 to 20 minutes or until gelatin thickens. Spoon the gelatin mixture into the pie crust.

Refrigerate pie for 4 hours or overnight.

=> Jello PieRecipe: Jello Strawberry Pie

When strawberry season hits, this is a wonderful way to display those red beauties and enjoy their sweet freshness surrounded by a beautiful red shimmer. Oh, and there's a tasty surprise on the bottom, which doubles your enjoyment.

1 package strawberry gelatin

1 pint strawberries

1/2 pint whipping cream

1 cup sugar

1 cup hot water

1 (9-inch) ready made pie shell

Directions

In a bowl, dissolve the gelatin in hot water. Wash and hull the strawberries; place strawberries in a separate large bowl and pour the sugar over them; toss lightly until well coated. After the gelatin has cooled (but not set), add gelatin mixture to strawberries. Let mixture chill in the refrigerator until it has congealed.

With a wire whisk, beat the whipped cream, adding 4 tablespoons of the gelatin mixture as you go. Spoon the cream mixture into the bottom of the pie crust.

Pull out the strawberries from the cooled gelatin mixture and lay them on top of the cream mixture. Pour the congealed gelatin into the pie crust. Refrigerate pie for 4 hours or until completely set.

In a large bowl, combine the cherries and the sugar. In a separate bowl, dissolve gelatin in the hot water. Add the cherries, cherry juice and the salt to the gelatin mixture. Refrigerate until gelatin thickens. Pour cooled gelatin mixture into the pie shell. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until gelatin is set. Serve with whipped topping

=> Jello Pudding PieRecipe: Jello Chocolate Ice Cream Pudding Pie

How can something so delicious be so easy to make? This is a perfect dessert to serve on a hot summer night, or any time you are in the mood for ice cream. For a different flavor of pudding pie, just change the flavor of the pudding mix and the ice cream: i.e. Pistachio pudding and Pistachio ice cream.

1 1/2 cups milk

1 cup chocolate ice cream

1 large package instant Jello chocolate pudding mix

1 ready made graham cracker crust pie shell

Directions

In a large bowl, mix milk and ice cream together; stirring until well blended. Add pudding mix and stir until mixture is creamy and smooth (note: DO NOT use electric mixer).

Pour chocolate mixture into pie shell. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. Top with whipped cream, if desired.

During the hot Summer months, I avoid heating up my kitchen with the oven. I prefer to make no-bake pie crusts, by using alternative ingredients.

You don't need to use a rolling pin, dough board, pastry blender or any of the traditional pie baking equipment. All you basically need are the ingredients, a large bowl, a measuring cup and of course, your pie pan.

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These recipes are easy to make and best suited for refrigerated or frozen dessert-style pies. You will want to chill your pie crust for 1 hour (or until firm), before filling the pie shell with your pie filling.

Here are 5 of my favorite recipes.

Chocolate Cookie Crumb

24 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
1/4 c. butter, melted

Combine crushed cookie crumbs with melted butter until well mixed. Press mixture firmly into place into a 9" around pie pan.

Cornflake Crust

1 c. crushed cornflakes
1/4 c. sugar
6 tbsp. butter (melted)

Combine crushed cornflakes with sugar and butter, until well mixed. Spread the crumb mixture evenly and firmly into a 9" round pie pan.

This traditional thanksgiving meal is very rich in fiber and very easy to make. Hence it has found an apt place in the south as a traditional food at all times. Sweet potato pierecipes are no longer attempted once a year. They have found places on dining tables almost throughout the year, especially at holiday gatherings. It can be made as a quick snack at all times because of its fibrous quality.

The way in which you eat the various sweet potato pierecipes has to do with the taste and the amount of calories that you can add or shed by eating it. You can eat this pie plain or topped with whipped toppings or ice creams. A few cooks would make a meringue using egg whites and applying it on the pie a few minutes before removing it from the bake oven. In whichever way this is eaten, as a dessert after meals or in the case of veggies as a main course, sweet potato pierecipes offer the best health and nutrition for weight watchers.

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Try out the best low calorie and low fat recipes from the internet and make a good thanksgiving dessert, or simply choose the best recipe to add to your festive mood in the ensuing Christmas season. Surprise your family with your cooking talents by making one of the best pierecipes that you are now going to learn to make using butter, spices and sweet potatoes.

Now for the method you will first have to pre-heat the oven to 3500 F. start with creaming the butter and sugar using an electric blender. Beat until the entire mixture has blended together, then add the egg yolks and continue beating. Put in the sweet potatoes, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, milk and ginger. Leave this mixture aside.

In another bowl beat the egg whites until white snowy peaks begin to form, slowly add the sugar and continue beating. Then gradually add the potato mixture to this blend while still beating. Pour this mixture into the pie crust and bake for a minimum of 40 minutes or until it is firm. This mouth watering dish can be served plain or with whipped cream.

I have used my own cooked pumpkin puree in pumpkin recipes for years and it gives it a wonderful fresh taste that is totally different than a pie made with canned pumpkin puree. Pumpkins come in all sorts of sizes and shapes as well as varieties. You can use pumpkins grown for carving for your pumpkin pie, but it is better to use a pumpkin that is grown for eating. Pie pumpkins are smaller, sweeter, less grainy textured pumpkins than the usual jack-o-lantern types.

Pie pumpkins are small, usually only 6 inches in diameter. You can usually obtain about 2 or 3 cups or puree per pumpkin. The puree can be frozen so that you can use it later in the season.

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Wash the exterior of the pumpkin in cool or warm water, no soap.Cut the pumpkin in half. A serrated knife and a sawing motion works best. Scrape the insides with a heavy ice cream scoop or large spoon.

Steam the pumpkin in a large pan with a steamer basket on the bottom.Cook until the pumpkin is soft. Let cool a bit so you don't get burned. Use a large broad spoon to lift and scoop the cooked pumpkin out of the skin. It should separate easily an in fairly large chucks, if the pumpkin is cooked enough.

Some pumpkins are more watery than others. If your pumpkin is watery, strain pureed pumpkin through a cloth for a few hours. If I use frozen pumpkin I do the same again as it thaws out.

Blend the cooked pumpkin in a blender to get a smooth puree. It is now ready to use in any recipe calling for pureed pumpkin.

Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 F.; bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 2 hours. Serve immediately or refrigerate. (Do not freeze as this will cause the crust to separate from the filling.)

Homemade Pumpkin Pie From Scratch

I have loved to cook all of my life and collected many recipes from all over the world as well as good old fashioned American recipes from my mother, aunts, cousins and other friends and relatives. I hope you enjoy them as much as I have.

Pumpkin seeds are one of the most nutritious, and delicious, snacks you can give your kids. Since the seeds are not nut products and are not foods that usually trigger allergies, they are safe to bring to school. In fact, pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, have great health benefits: from helping with digestion to preventing urinary tract infection to improving brain function and learning disabilities. So next time you carve a pumpkin for Halloween, or make a pumpkin pie, do not throw out those seeds. (If you eat them with shells on - use small to medium pumpkins). Try some of these best pumpkin seed recipes for snacks that pack a powerful punch.

First you need to prepare the seeds. Have a large bowl full of water to put the seeds in as you take them out of the pumpkins. The pulp will sink to the bottom of the water and your seeds will be clean. Remove the seeds and lay them out on paper towels or clean kitchen towels to dry (usually overnight).

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You will want to roast the seeds at a low temperature to preserve the essential oils. You can pre-cook the seeds by boiling them in salted water before you roast. Seeds can be roasted at 160-170 degrees for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring every 15 minutes. You can add 1 egg white or 2 teaspoons of oil, like olive oil or canola oil, to your 3 cups of seeds, or just spray your baking sheet. Pick out your favorite combination of the following seasonings:

Blends: Shake on some of the seasoning blends from your cupboard, like Cajun, Bar-b-q, Mexican, Tex-Mex, curry or Greek.

Combinations: Why not go sweet and spicy? Add a little raw sugar with some salt and crushed red pepper flakes or soy sauce, honey, garlic powder and sea salt. A good asian savory combination is Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, sea salt and seasoning salt. The possibilities are endless. You will need several teaspoons of spice mix for every 3 cups of seeds, but add more or less according to your taste.

Roasted seeds can be added to salads, soups, cereals and veggie dishes. They can also be crushed and added to meat mixtures (like hamburger), oatmeal, muffin mixes and rice pudding. If there are any leftover seeds, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month.

You can buy pumpkin seeds online all year round. With so many fabulous taste combinations and health benefits, why not eat them all four seasons?

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This is the flavorful bean pie often served by Muslim bakeries and individual cooks. Don't let the beans fool you, though, this pie is really delicious and taste similar to pumpkin pie.

1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell

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2 eggs, lightly beaten

1 cup evaporated milk

2 cups navy beans, cooked and mashed

3/4 cup sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ginger

1/2 teaspoon cloves

Whipped cream topping (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Put cooked beans into a food processor or use an electric mixer to get them to a smooth consistency.

In a bowl, combine the eggs and evaporated milk. Add in the beans, sugar and spices. With an electric mixer, beat on low speed until well blended.

Pour bean mixture into the pie shell. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake another 35 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.

=> Bean PieRecipe: Pinto Bean Pie

This is a mock pecan pie that is lower in calories, but still very delicious. I bet your family and friends will be shocked when they find out it's made with pinto beans (but then again, it can be your little secret).

1 cup white sugar

2/3 cup packed brown sugar

3 eggs, slightly beaten

1/3 cup butter

1 cup pinto beans, cooked and mashed

1/3 cup chopped walnuts

1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a bowl, cream together the butter, sugars and eggs. Add in the beans and nuts. With an electric mixer, beat on low speed until well mixed. Pour mixture into unbaked pie shell.

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

=> Bean PieRecipe: Butter Bean Pie

Butter beans are also known as lima beans. When shopping for butter beans, you want to use the light colored variety if the can says lima beans. This recipe makes a nice custard style bean pie.

1 can butter or lima beans

2 cups white sugar

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1/4 cup butter

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

2 eggs

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon half-and-half cream

9-inch unbaked pie crust

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cook beans without seasoning. Drain and mash well.

In a bowl, combine the beans, sugar, flour, butter, vanilla, eggs and salt. With an electric mixer on low setting, blend until well mixed. Add in the cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and cream. Blend completely.

Pour mixture into the unbaked pie shell. Bake 30 to 45 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

=> Bean PieRecipe: Black Bean Pie

This is a great vegetarian pie to serve for dinner along with a nice salad. For an added treat, you can garnish the pie with sour cream, salsa and guacamole.

2 (15 oz.) cans black beans, drained

1 (4 oz.) can diced green chilies, drained

1 (14.5 oz.) can peeled and diced tomatoes, drained

1 onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, crushed

2 (9-inch) unbaked pie crusts

1 (16 oz.) package cheddar cheese

10 (6-inch) flour tortillas

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a large bowl, combine the beans, green chilies, tomatoes, onion and garlic.

Line a 9-inch pie pan with one pie crust. Pour 1/4 of the bean mixture into the crust and spread evenly. Sprinkle on some of the cheese and cover with a tortilla.

Continue layering the bean mixture, cheese and tortilla until all used up. Cover with the second pie crust. Seal edges of crust and make several slits on top of crust to vent.

In a large skillet, sauté ground beef over medium heat for 1 minute. Add onion to skillet and continue to cook until beef is no longer pink and onion is beginning to brown. Drain off some of the grease.

In the bottom of a casserole dish, arrange the chicken evenly on the bottom. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, thyme and rosemary. Layer on the peppers, corn and all but 1/4 cup of the cheese. Spread mashed potatoes on top.

Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.

Bake for 25 minutes, or until brown around the edges.

=> Shepherds PieRecipe: Easy Shepherds PieRecipe

If you like shepherds pie, but don't have time to fuss over a longer recipe, you can whip up this version in a short time. It's still homemade and will hit the spot perfectly.

1 pound roast beef, cooked and cubed

2 onions, sliced thinly

1/2 cup homemade beef gravy

4 cups mashed potatoes, cooked

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Layer the roast beef in the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish. Layer the sliced onions on top and pour on the gravy. Spread the mashed potatoes on top.

Bake for 1 hour, or until potatoes are browned.

=> Shepherds PieRecipe: Turkey Shepherds Pie

This version of shepherds pie will take a little bit more effort, but you'll be rewarded with a savory pie featuring turkey, red potatoes, zucchini, green beans, mushrooms, cheese, spices and a whole wheat crust.

5 large red potatoes, peeled

3 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup milk

2 (9-inch) whole wheat pie crusts

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 cup diced onion

1 pound ground turkey

1 large carrot, julienned

1 zucchini, thickly sliced

1/4 cup canned green beans, halved

6 large fresh mushrooms, quartered

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Salt and pepper

2 tablespoons butter, diced

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Boil potatoes until tender. Mash with 3 tablespoons of butter or margarine and milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

Saute onion and carrots in olive oil until soft. Stir in the ground turkey, parsley, thyme and garlic. Once turkey is almost browned and broken up, add zucchini and mushrooms. Salt and pepper to taste; drain. Stir in the flour.

Are you bored of the same black forest cakes on every occasion? It is time to extend your expertise to a wider delicacy range. The following recipe will teach you to prepare homemade chocolate pie in five simple steps starting from the scratch. So, forget the regular chocolate cakes, switch over to a delicious homemade chocolate pie, and surprise your family with your expertise.

Before beginning with the preparation, you will need the following items for making a good tasting chocolate pie. You would require an oven for the purpose along with a ready-made pie shell, which are easily available in the markets. You would need approximately one cup of sugar and one fourth teaspoon of salt, two cups of milk along with three tablespoons of cocoa and flour, 3 slightly beaten egg yolks, two tablespoons of butter and one teaspoon of vanilla essence. You can replace the cocoa with chocolate; however, the quantity needs to be reduced as well. One and a half squares of chocolate used in baking would suffice the preparation mixture for the chocolate pie. You will also require a saucepan and a mixer for blending the ingredients.

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1. Beginning with the oven, preset the temperature to 350 degrees. Your chocolate pie shell would require baking. Do the same as per the instructions that are mentioned on the package. Do not forget to poke holes in your piecrust and continue to bake until it develops a brown tinge. This may take as much as 20 minutes, the approximate time it would take to get your pie filling ready.

2. While the crust is baking, you can set the rest of the ingredients for your homemade chocolate pie. Use a flour bowl for adding the cocoa or chocolate squares, flour, sugar, and salt. Stir this mixture until they are blend well with one another. With this prepared, beat your egg yolk well and add it to the first mixture of flour and cocoa. You can save the white of the eggs for preparing meringue.

3. In a 4 quarts saucepan, add milk and the first mixture and continue to cook them at a medium heat. Make sure that you continue the cooking with constant and regular stirs in order to keep the mixture from sticking to the pan. Continue with this as long as the mixture begins to change its state, this will take approximately ten minutes. If lumps develop in the mixture, beat them out. When the mixture starts to bubble and thickens up, remove the saucepan from the stove.

4. Now is the time to add your vanilla extract and butter. Once these ingredients are added, place the mixture once again on heat and continue to stir until the butter in the mixture starts to melt. Your piecrust should be baked to the appropriate color by this time.

5. Your last step is to pour the mixture into the shell. If you are not interested in preparing meringue, you can simply go ahead, place your pie in the oven, and set it to 350 degrees. This should take another 15 minutes; once done, you can add toppings such as shaved chocolate or strawberries to your homemade chocolate pie.

How to Make a Homemade Chocolate Pie From Scratch in 5 Steps

Sometimes when you don't have the time to make a homemade chocolate pie from scratch, but you want that fresh and delicious handmade taste, simply buy pies online at: Homemade Chocolate Pie

If you are looking to try a new and improved version of the classic Dutch apple pie, this is a recipe for you. It adds in some cinnamon and brown sugar streusel topping for extra flavor and is a variation from the standard two crust apple pies. The best Dutch apple pierecipe that you have been looking for is here.

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Directions for Best Dutch Apple PieRecipe:
o Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
o Core, peel and slice the apples
o Place the apples and lemon juice in a bowl
o Mix well
o Mix brown sugar, white sugar, flour, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt
o Cut in butter with pastry blender
o Add chopped walnuts
o Add half of the mix to the apples
o Mix to coat
o Place apple mix into the crust
o Evenly sprinkle the rest of the streusel crumbs on the top
o Put foil around the crust
o Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes
o Remove the foil and bake an additional 20 minutes

This best Dutch apple pierecipe is a delicious way to top off a nice meal or to serve anytime. You can serve the apple pie hot or cold, and with your choice of toppings. Whipped topping and ice cream are popular choices.

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Here is a recipe I created that was inspired by my grandmother for
homeade pumpkin pie,
This is always a huge hit in the fall for Our Oldest son's birthday its his special request and I have found through the years that even people who never liked pumpkin pie before are asking for second helpings and the recipe once they give it a try,
This is very mild in flavor and just a super easy recipe,
So if you want to impress your family and friends
you should give this recipe a try. Every time I make this it gets rave reviews.

Susan Pittser's Pumpkin PieRecipe

1 pack of Pillsbury Ready Roll out Pie crust

4 eggs

1 15oz can of 100% pure pumpkin

1 3/4 cup sugar

1/2 tsp salt

2 teaspoons of Cinnamon Or the Tupperware CINNAMON/VANILLA seasoning blend

Pie Recipe

You can choose to make either TWO 9 inch pies or
One 9x13 cake pan with a larger pie for larger crowd, I make the 9X13 version alot and use my Tupperware Rectangular Cake Taker to transport it to potluck and get togethers.
To make the cake pan size I just put two of the pie crusts together and shape the dough out to fit.

To make the filling

Beat Eggs, Add Sugar and Pumpkin and salt and mix together add cinnamon vanilla seasoning blend and then last add the milnot to the mixture then pour the filling into your pie crust and bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes,

You can tell if the pie is done by piercing the center of pie with a butter knife, if it comes out clean the pie is done, if it doesn't come out clean then bake at 5 minute intervals and testing until done.
Let Stand and Cool and
Top each piece with Cool Whip if desired, Keep refrigerated when storing leftovers.

Best Pumpkin Pie Recipe - Easy to Make

Susan Pittser- Tupperware Director and Floral Designer for 18 years http://my.tupperware.com/spittser Me and My Husband have 7 children and I have always enjoyed cooking and sharing recipes and fun with family and friends

Healthy fun no bake recipes are as close as you mouse. No need to heat up the oven or turn on the microwave for these simple treats. These no bake easy recipes for kids will provide them some scrumptious deserts and healthy treats. The kids will have fun and you can relax while the kids enjoy preparing their own snacks.

No Bake Peanut Butter Balls

Pie Recipe

Instructions:

1. Spread peanut butter on one graham cracker.

2. Spread jelly on the other and make a sandwich - Now that's easy.

3. Set out all the ingredients so the kids can experiment with several combinations to create a one-of-a-kind creation.

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